Post-Pandemic adventures

Maymester 2025- Purdue University’s The Commerce of Cars in Central Europe: From Creation to Cargo

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Maymester 2025- Purdue University’s The Commerce of Cars in Central Europe: From Creation to Cargo

The itinerary for Purdue University’s study abroad program, “The Commerce of Cars in Central Europe: From Creation to Cargo,” mirrored the supply chain of a vehicle manufactured in Germany for the upper class, (or Oberklasse in German).  Pre-trip curriculum research and discussion, course excursions and other experiential learning, and intra-trip classroom curriculum provided insight into [...]

Students' Posts

Daniel Hodson-Post 1-Pre Trip

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Hello, my name is Daniel Hodson, and I arrive in Germany the morning of May 10th. I'm excited to try out new restaurants and shop around the cities. I am also excited to experience the nightlife in Europe and how their culture differs from ours.

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Undergraduate Research Endeavors

by Jim Tanoos
Undergraduate Research Endeavors

Undergraduate research opportunities are important for students to experience before graduation.  Recently, students in Jim Tanoos’ classes had the chance to present research at the Purdue University Spring Undergraduate Research Conference (see pictures of students below). The opportunity for undergraduate students to engage in research is vital for their degree pursuits and career trajectories because [...]

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The Open Access Concept: BTAA and LYRASIS

by Jim Tanoos
The Open Access Concept: BTAA and LYRASIS

The Big Ten Conference is a major U.S. collegiate athletic conference founded in the Midwest USA in 1896 that is famous for its strong sports programs, especially football. Since mid-November 2025, about 55% of all online mentions of the “Big Ten” conference have been football-related. This includes numerous articles on Indiana University’s historic football success in [...]

Supply Chain as a Discipline

Purdue University Undergraduate student Giorgina Raquel Ninassi Describes the Importance of Understanding the Nuances of Post-Pandemic Global Supply Chains

by Jim Tanoos
Purdue University Undergraduate student Giorgina Raquel Ninassi Describes the Importance of Understanding the Nuances of Post-Pandemic Global Supply Chains

Giorgina Ninassi: College of Engineering, Expected Date of Graduation- '29 Why did you pursue supply chain engineering technology as a minor?  I plan to minor in supply chain because the topics in the course curriculum would deepen my understanding of finance and business management. Exploring the global supply chain truly impacts corporations. Instead of just focusing on the theory of operational systems, I aim to additionally explore its execution process as well. Supply chains are [...]